A Valid Lewis Structure of __________ Cannot Be Drawn Without

question 131

Multiple Choice

A valid Lewis structure of __________ cannot be drawn without violating the octet rule.

• A)NF₃
• B)IF₃
• C)PF₃
• D)SbF₃
• E)SO₄2^-

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Definitions:

Nucleotide Excision Repair

A DNA repair mechanism that removes and correctly replaces a damaged segment of DNA using the undamaged strand as a template.

Nuclease

An enzyme that helps in breaking down nucleic acids by cleaving the phosphodiester bonds between nucleotides.

Origins Of Replication

Specific sequences in the genome where DNA replication begins, necessary for the duplication of chromosomes.

Linear DNA Molecules

describe the structure of DNA when it is in a straight line, as opposed to being circular, typically found in eukaryotic chromosomes.